Things to do in Budapest in November

Budapest is November tends to be on the chilly side, but there are still plenty of indoor as well as outdoor things to do, or simply be entertained in cozy warm places, like the thermal baths in Budapest. Try to pick the most appealing options from our Top Ten Things to Do in Budapest guide, provided you are staying for more than one day in Budapest on your visit. If you schedule your Budapest visit at the beginning of November, you can usually enjoy some sunny days, but you will miss out on the Christmas market starting from mid November.

Things to do in November – Budapest Winter Events

Budapest Christmas Market in November

The Christmas Market in Budapest, which has become a big hit amongst the European Christmas markets is the most centrally located and most traditional Xmas fair.

Budapest Christmas Market from mid November

The market is often listed on major traveller’s sites and magazines as one of the Top 10 Christmas Markets in Europe.

Indeed, the market is a must see if you visit Budapest after mid November, when the biggest central Xmas Fair opens.

The recently launched Basilica Christmas Market usually opens in late November (not finalised for 2019 yet) or at the beginning of December. This is the spectacular one on St Stephen’s Square, right in front of the tall building of the Basilica. You cannot miss it, as the church tower gives perfect orientation on the flat Pest side. One of the best things to do in Budapest from mid November.

Shows in Budapest in November

Hungarian Opera StateHouse shows in November 2019 have not been published yet, but the Opera House usually features great performances for an absolute full house, like the Swan Lake, Turandot and Tosca. The Golden Brush or the Nutcracker ballets are also performed in the Opera House on a regular basis as part of the festive winter season.

November Parties in Budapest

Budapest Bath Party November

November Bath Parties in Budapest bring amazing laser shows and bath discos in Szechenyi Baths for late night pool parties. Just get your swimwear and enjoy the night in this visual / tactile and all in all fun and sensual place. The Bath Party in Szechenyi Budapest series offer cool pool parties in Szechenyi Thermal Bath: spa waters, music and party adding up as a ‘Sparty’. Definitely a must see and do for under 40 or so party goers

In November there are typically Budapest parties inside heated clubs, and the open air party venues in the city close down until next spring (like Holdudvar Bar on Margaret Island). But some special parties, like the pool parties in Budapest baths, or the Budapest boat parties on the Danube. stand out from the usual Budapest nightlife events, which young tourists must do. In November the boat parties / booze cruises are on a heated boat. Days and inclusions (drinks) vary, book before you go.

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Concerts in Budapest in November 2019

St Michael Church Concerts

Enjoy a beautiful November Concert in Budapest: there are great classical and light music concerts, as well as live concerts in some bars and restaurants in downtown Budapest.

Taste the new wines of the various wine regions in Hungary in this beautiful romantic castle in the City Park on almost a shoestring budget. You can meet Hungarian wine producers and even the knights of the Hungarian Wine Order.

Festivals in November in Budapest

The weekends in November are especially rich in things to do, even in a colder month like November.

Hungarian Flavours Festival, aka Budapest Gastro Fair (in Hungarian Kezmuves Magyar Izek Vasara). This fun Hungarian Food Fair is a 3 day event to showcase homegrown and organic Hungarian products (vegetables, jams, sausages, Palinka, etc.). There are about a hundred vendors at the Gastro Market. This festival / fair is a perfect thing to do for those who love home made flavours. Is there anyone who doesn’t?

Art Market Budapest

The Budapest Art Market is a freshly launched contemporary art festival sometime in autumn, the venue of the festival is the contemporary building of the Millenaris Park by the Buda Castle. Dates of the festival:

October from 2016!

Art Market Budapest

If you are interested in the peculiarities of Central Europe and its contemporary art, this one week art fiesta is a must thing to do in Budapest. There are numerous art galleries, art projects (Igor Metropol, Krinzinger Projekte, Johan van Dam, etc.) participating in the Art Market Budapest.

The location is also contemporary, the exciting and Europa Nostra awarded former industrial complex called Millenaris Park on the Buda side (a 15 min walk downhill from the Buda Castle, close to the Mammut Shopping Mall and the Feny street Market Hall with its nice Langos, the Hungarian savoury snack)

Budapest Halloween

Halloween events in Budapest take place from late October to early November. Check out our

Halloween Boat Party in Budapest at the Parliament

Halloween Budapest guide for upcoming events, children workshops, costume competitions, Halloween parties in Budapest clubs, boats and baths, and two modest night festivals in Budapest: one on Heroes’ Square the other on Vorosmarty Square in the city centre.